Magics envisions a future where high-reliability semiconductors act as catalysts in fostering innovative clean energy solutions; leading interplanetary exploration, and enhancing technologies that safeguard our democratic values.
Magics Technologies is a spin-off company from KU Leuven (BE) (Europe’s most innovative university ranked by Reuters, 2020) and SCK•CEN (the largest research institute in Belgium for nuclear technologies, nuclear medicine, and Astronautics), founded in Belgium in 2015.

Our mission is to harness advanced digital technologies to empower individuals in the harshest environments, paving the way for secure and dependable clean energy resources, pioneering deep-space discoveries, and promoting a resilient and sustainable future.

milestones

2015

Creation of Magics Technologies NV.

Creation of Magics Technologies NV. First customer engagement with Veolia Nuclear Solutions, designing ASICs for motion control in robotics and inspection systems.

2016

Began developing radiation-hardened-by-design (RHBD) chips with Fusion for Energy for ITER to enhance robotic operation in radiation environments.

2018

Partnered with ESA and developed the Time Series chipset, including a clock synthesizer chip validated by key customers. Initiated the Time-to-Digital Converter for LIDAR and spectroscopy applications, securing customers like US national labs and European LIDAR companies.

2021

Addressed nuclear camera obsolescence with the Vision Series chipset, featuring a rad-hard Full-HD imager, serializer, and power supply. Expanded nuclear surveillance applications with the Motion Series and invited to showcase innovations at the Dubai World Expo.

2024

Pipelined flights for the Time Series with key customers and growing adoption of the Vision and Motion Series, driving advancements in nuclear robotics and space exploration.

our values

Dreams drive us forward

We take inspiration from the limitless possibilities of exploration on Earth and beyond. Our commitment to pushing technological boundaries today fuels the vision of a tomorrow where humanity thrives across planets, transforming bold dreams into reality.

Curiosity opens our view to solutions

We challenge the status quo to uncover opportunities that drive progress. At Magics, we embrace curiosity as the key to discovering new perspectives and developing breakthrough solutions that shape the future.

Team collaboration amplifies our impact

We understand that when individuals unite, their combined efforts create something far greater than the sum of its parts. We believe in the power of synergy and foster collaboration to unlock innovative solutions that will leave a lasting impact.

partnerships & Collaborations

Company governance

Our team, management, directors & advisors

Jens Verbeeck

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ying Cao

Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Hagen Marien

Chief Operating Officer

Marijke Vanderstukken

Chief Financial Officer

Teo De Lellis

Sales Manager

Dr. Jelle Van Rethy

Product Manager

Stefan Cos

Quality Manager

David Geys 

Team Lead

Nils Nijs

Director

Pascal Delanghe

Director

Peter Grognard

Director

Prof. Dr. Paul Leroux

Director

Stefan Gogaert

Director

Prof. Dr. Marian Verhelst

Scientific Advisor

Peter Berben

Business Advisor

Steven Redant

Strategic Advisor